Kay Gilbert
About Kay Gilbert
Kay Gilbert is a Digital Archivist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 1983. He has extensive experience in records management, having held various roles at the laboratory and completed multiple certifications in records management training.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Kay Gilbert has worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 1983, currently serving as a Digital Archivist since October 2019. Over the years, Gilbert has held various positions, including BBRP Librarian from 1995 to 2005, BKC Operations Support from 2006 to 2012, and Records Management Administrator from 2011 to 2019. Gilbert's roles have involved responsibilities in global security, library operations, and records management, contributing to the laboratory's mission through extensive experience in managing and archiving records.
Education and Expertise
Kay Gilbert possesses extensive training in records management, having completed multiple courses at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Federal Records Center in Chicago and San Diego. Gilbert achieved several Certificates of Records Management Training in 2015, covering topics such as Records Scheduling, Asset and Risk Management, and Creating and Maintaining Agency Business Information. Additionally, Gilbert has participated in various NARA webinars, earning certificates of attendance in subjects like Legal Hold and Electronic Records Management.
Background
Gilbert studied at Chabot/Las Positas Jr. College, where she earned Associate of Arts degrees in Accounting and Supervision between 1981 and 1987. This educational foundation has supported her career in records management and archiving. Gilbert's professional journey at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has spanned over four decades, during which she has developed a deep understanding of the processes involved in managing and preserving records.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Kay Gilbert has been involved in digitally capturing and indexing permanent and legacy records at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Her work emphasizes the importance of provenance, authenticity, and context in archived records, which are essential for research and preserving business rights. Gilbert's commitment to records management is evident in her extensive training and the various roles she has held within the laboratory.